A few more swords.

Chako · **on:** December 07, 2017, 06:39:33 AM

A few new additions.

Here is a Basket Hilt backsword.

These next few swords have a story of sorts. Every Christmas, there is a vendor that comes to town and opens in one of our malls. She sells cheaper swords. I never buy from her as I do have one condition for my swords...they need to be sharp. She sells mostly wall hangers that are as blunt as the day is long. Last year, she showed me a Chinese made Katana that was actually sharp. I bought it not knowing who made it, and frankly, not exactly carrying. It met my definition of being sharp and thus was worthy of adding to my ever increasing sword collection. The price was also very cheap...so I wan't expecting much to be honest. This year, the same vendor brought in a few more sharp katanas, and I have added them to my collection. I also found out these 3 swords are made by Ten Ryu.

Now I have never heard of Ten Ryu before...so I did a little online digging and quickly found out that mostly interesting people buy cheap gear to do their cutting...um...er...exercises.

As for me, they are sharp, cheap, and will look good as static displays on a wall.

styx · **Reply #1 on:** December 07, 2017, 08:19:03 AM

that hilt basket sword is gorgeous

zoidberg · **Reply #2 on:** December 07, 2017, 09:50:16 AM

Getting closer to a coat of armor.

Etherealicer · **Reply #3 on:** December 07, 2017, 10:57:28 AM

Quote from: styx on December 07, 2017, 08:19:03 AM

that hilt basket sword is gorgeous

+1
Gotta love that one.

ThePeacent · **Reply #4 on:** December 07, 2017, 01:04:10 PM

nice swords.
I can only imagine the security measures you'd have to take at home if you had kids playing around!

Chako · **Reply #5 on:** December 09, 2017, 07:25:13 PM

No children allowed in my house. It simply wouldn't be safe for them.

Chako · **Reply #6 on:** December 19, 2017, 05:20:11 AM

I think this might be my last Katana that I will be adding to the sword collection. Here is another cheap but sharp battle ready sword...this time with a full tang wooden handle.